All citations for Vermont Healthcare Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 24, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.